Feature Animator - London, United Kingdom - Jellyfish Pictures

Description

Job Description

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for ambitious Animators to join our team, who are looking to grow their skillset within high quality projects.

Working closely with the Animation Supervisor/Director, you will be animating characters and creatures, ensuring that the animation is completed and delivered on time, to the agreed quality standards, keeping it aligned to the clients' briefs.

If you have feature film experience and want to take up a new exciting challenge and feel you'd be the right fit to this role, please apply here today

Responsibilities

• Providing the best possible character/creature animation, which is in line with the style of the show
• Liaising with the Lead Animator and the Animation Director to make sure feedback from the client are correctly addressed and fixes to the animation are carried out
• Liaising with the team of animators and the production team to make sure tasks are completely in a timely manner, meeting deadlines
• Adapting to the style of animation that the specific show requires
• Understanding and focus the implications of performance, style, quality, continuity, technical, scheduling and budgetary requirements of the Production
  
  

What we're looking for

• Extensive knowledge of Maya
• Knowledge of timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques
• Strong understanding of body mechanics, anatomy, perspective and composition
• Experience working on feature and/or episodic productions
• Organisation and attention to detail/accuracy
• Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Proactive approach - continuously finding ways to improve processes for ease and efficiency
• Willingness to take direction and receive constructive feedback
  
  

Culture

We're a studio that believes in nurturing a community of talent to create compelling worlds that people want to spend time in. At the forefront of our work lies extraordinary artists. Jellyfish Pictures empowers our employees to think outside the box and achieve common goals. We pledge to embed a diverse and inclusive workforce, so that you can focus on doing what you love best. Our supported environment fosters growth, making a remarkable place to build a career.

• We are currently working toward B Corp certification
• Numerous social events (for families too) throughout the year to keep you entertained, engaged and involved, no matter where you are based
• The opportunity to work with diverse talent in an international market
• Thursday drinks in our studio's garden
• Wellbeing programs and other mental health initiatives - your health is our priority
• Time off in lieu for our artists and 100% flexible working arrangements
  
  

Jellyfish Pictures is an equal opportunity employer, we take accountability to ensure our recruitment process is based on merit alone, without regard to ethnicity, age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation/preference, national origin, religion, or any other category protected by law.

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About Us

Founded in 2001, Jellyfish Pictures has grown from the original "two-man band" into an internationally recognised operation. Known for their world-class animation and VFX, beautifully rendered imagery and multi-platform content, Jellyfish Pictures critically acclaimed work has earned them multiple awards. These include EMMY, BAFTA, highly sought-after VES Awards, and several other accolades.